Hypertension and diabetes prevalence among adults with moderately increased BMI (23·0–24·9 kg/m2): findings from a nationwide survey in Bangladesh
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DOI: 10.1017/s1368980016003566
Abstract: Abstract Objective BMI is a proxy for fat accumulation in the body. Increased diabetes and CVD risks have been observed for Asian populations at lower BMI than the WHO-recommended BMI cut-off points for overweight (≥25·0… read more here.
Keywords: adults moderately; moderately increased; bmi; increased bmi ... See more keywords
Is Increased BMI a Risk Factor for Developing Severe Clostridioides Difficile Infection? A Retrospective Study
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DOI: 10.55729/2000-9666.1123
Abstract: Background Obesity is associated with a relative increase in bacterial phyla like firmicutes, which helps in the colonization of Clostridioides Difficile. Hypothesis Individuals with increased BMI (greater than 25) are more susceptible to severe Clostridioides… read more here.
Keywords: severe cdi; severe clostridioides; increased bmi; clostridioides difficile ... See more keywords